By Jordan J. Michael

As 2010 ends and 2011 starts to begin, only one area basketball team out of six has a winning record. The Lady Blackbirds are 4-2 in the Colonial Council and 4-3 overall as it takes a break for the holiday season.

GUILDERLAND — Over 70 homeowners will see a $58 increase in their next sewage system bill. The bill for the private system will increase a total of $175 over the next three years, to match the public sewer rate.

ALBANY COUNTY — The joy of Christmas is universal, but the sermons to celebrate it are as varied as the preachers who give them.

Musical reunion at mall food court turns out tobe a blast

GUILDERLAND — “Hey Jo? The rehearsal for the Hallelujah is tonight at Saint Rose from 7 to 8...I just wanted to let you know, if you wanted to come.”

By Jordan J. Michael

SCHENECTADY –– Before the hockey season began, Guilderland joined forces with Mohonasen because both teams were short players. Now, after five games, the Dutch-Warriors have a total of five goals and no wins.

The Albany Chess Club Championship, which is being held for the first time in several years, is providing an excellent demonstration of the growing quality of chess in the Capital Region.

Editorial
Standing together leaves nest eggs uncracked

We’re reporting on some welcome news in Guilderland this week. Two more contracts with town workers have been agreed upon — with no raises.

By Jordan J. Michael

BERNE –– The Berne-Knox-Westerlo boys’ basketball team may have proved itself as a contender this season after beating Schoharie, one of the top-ranked Class C teams, at home on Friday night.

Child’s play is powering an area school and will soon pump water for a school in Tanzania.

Police make second Leandra’s Law arrest after first offender pleads to misdemeanor

GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland Police Department has made its second arrest under Leandra’s Law, which took effect in December 2009.